And, maybe in a departure from some past drafts,
Whisenhunt said he expects some of his rookies —
specifically first-rounder Floyd — to make an impact in
his first season.

“The ability to help from the standpoint of making those
big plays down the field, the chunks of yardage,” the
coach said of what they like about the Notre Dame star.
“He’s a physical player, brings a lot to the table from
that standpoint.”

Whisenhunt pointed to Floyd’s ability to go up and get the
ball in traffic, which is a trait shared by current
Cardinal Larry Fitzgerald.

The idea of pairing Floyd with the Pro Bowler and adding
him to an offense that features other weapons, too, is
something that Whisenhunt is excited about going forward.

But it’s not just the team’s first round pick that the
coach is optimistic about.